Polk's Nature Discovery Center Rocks!

If you haven't visited Polk's Nature Discovery Center yet, then what are you waiting for? The center offers the 'wow' factor as soon as you drive into the parking lot.

The gorgeous landscape and new Discovery Center is set in the middle of more than a thousand acres of oak hammock. Also, on the grounds is a freshwater marsh, hardwood swamp and lake shore that is home to an amazing and diverse bird population, which includes a variety of wading birds, waterfowl, ospreys and bald eagles. You can't help but feel as if you stepped into a National Geographic film.

The thing that the kids will love is the treehouse that was built right inside the center itself! There are discovery stations within the center that allow the kids to explore on their own, but if they have questions there is always friendly and eager staff to offer help.

Here's a list of February Events:

Sunday, February 7th

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Discovery Kids—What is a Watershed?

• For kids ages 2-10, join us for an exciting hour of story, activity and craft as we
• explore what it is a watershed.
• Parents are asked to attend.
• Located in the Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, February 16th

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tots — Frogs

• Pre-registration is required. Each program is limited to 10 children.
• For ages 2-4 with parent or guardian.
• Nature Tots programs provide hands-on nature adventures in which young children (ages 2 to 4 years) and their grownups explore basic ecology ideas while connecting with nature. Through imaginative play, stories, art, song, movement, and of course, up close examination of the natural world, participants will get to know more about the nature theme of the day and the world around them.
• Each program will be a focused, age-appropriate study and celebration of the wonderful things observed in nature. Adults will be expected to stay with their children to assist with hands-on activities.
• Located in the Orientation Theater

Friday, February 19th

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Astronomy Night

• Gaze into the stars and learn about the amazing world of Astronomy with Ken Webb.
• Meet in front of the buildings & ride tram up to the Sandhill

To sign up for any of the events visit the Discovery Center or call 668-4673.

Discovery Center is located at 4399 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, Fl 33803

Hours are:

Tuesday—Saturday

9:00 am—4:00 pm

Sunday

Noon—4:00 pm